“Two Water Reservoir Schemes inaugurated in SPU of Visnagar, A mega tree plantation campaign was held” A mega tree plantation drive and water harvesting scheme was inaugurated at Sankalchand Patel […]
Manage water better: Climate change’s clarion call
With climate change, it’s now becoming almost impossible to keep track of extreme weather events: Their locations, number of lives lost, people affected, the economic loss and infrastructure damage. Disaster […]
Monsoon havoc in India: How floods can be a valuable resource
It is prudent we upgrade the hydro-infrastructure in the country now so that the tools to manage increased variabilities are available in time This year the monsoon began unusually. After 61 years, […]
Why Pune is clueless about rainwater harvesting
PUNE: On average, Pune Municipal Corporation hands out 4,000 building permissions every year. The list includes redevelopment projects as well. The civic body even offers a discount on property tax […]
This Option Holds Water!
“Rainwater harvesting is a good alternative in times of water scarcity. Following this positive trend, many housing societies are going for it” Studies reveal that water scarcity is one of […]
Beautiful but Dry: Dug-Wells of Marathwada in the times of drought
I was looking at a piece of blue sky, from the insides of a step-well. The well was stunning. Perfect. An example of appropriate technology which blended with its surroundings […]
Solution to water crisis: Saving half of the rainwater can remove thirst
Wherever it rained, the villagers collected the rainwater. One hectare of desert land in Barmer is collecting 10 lakh liters of water from only 100 mm of rain. Photo Courtesy: […]
Climate change is resulting in acute water crisis
India is faced with the challenge of sustaining its rapid economic growth while dealing with the global threat of climate change. This threat emanates from accumulated greenhouse gas emissions in […]
El Niño coming: Why the ‘little boy’ is big trouble for India
Temperature gauges in the Pacific Ocean point to an El Niño developing this year. Despite the warnings, many of us overlook the phenomenon that has reshaped India time and again. […]
Ahmedabad: Percolation well scheme awaits contractors’ panel
AHMEDABAD: A year ago, the city civic body had announced a scheme for residential societies to build percolation wells in which the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will bear 80% of […]